Arsenal vs. West Bromwich Albion: Live Player Ratings for the Gunners

Arsenal were looking to close the gap on third place in their penultimate Premier League match of the season, as they faced West Bromwich Albion at home on Sunday.

At half-time, the Gunners led 1-0 in a low-key match, thanks to Olivier Giroud's firm header from a corner kick. West Brom improved after the break but there were no further additions to the scoresheet, giving Arsenal the three points.

Arsenal Player Ratings

Player

HT

FT

Szczesny

5

6

Sagna

6

7

Mertesacker

7

8

Koscielny

7

8

Monreal

7

7

Arteta

6

6

Flamini

7

7

Cazorla

7

6

Ozil

6

7

Podolski

7

7

Giroud

8

8

Kallstrom

n/a

5

Rosicky

n/a

6

Vermaelen

n/a

6

b/r

Arsenal first half analysis

SZCZESNY—Hasn't had a lot to do, though spilled a long-range effort from Dorrans.

SAGNA—Got forward well early on, not so much after the opening goal. Gave the ball away once or twice in his own half.

KOSCIELNY—Good on the cover, passing the ball out well.

MERTESACKER—Has headed a few isolated West Brom crosses from deep clear.

MONREAL—Like Sagna, has gotten forward to good effect a few times, perhaps more often than the right-back.

ARTETA—Cool, composed, but not really dictating the game.

FLAMINI—A bit more energy and determination about his game. Has made a few surging runs forward.

CAZORLA—Looked more involved after moving central, having started on the right.

OZIL—Some neat touches and good movement to find space, but should be making more of the room afforded to him against sluggish and slow West Brom defence.

PODOLSKI—A few half-chances have fallen his way, hasn't really created much himself.

GIROUD—Well-taken goal. Has led the line well, linked up play nicely.

Arsenal second half analysis

SZCZESNY—Made a few routine saves but nothing spectacular. Did well with aerial balls in his six-yard box.

SAGNA—Pinned back all half, Brunt gave him a few issues.

MERTESACKER—Came under pressure with Sessegnon dropping off and, later, the physicality of Anichebe, but stood firm to the task.